Baylor and Weight Loss Surgery
If you are one of the many people who have unsuccessfully battled a serious weight problem, the Baylor Weight Loss Management and Surgery Program offers hope through a comprehensive surgical weight loss program for qualified patients. Baylor has been offering surgical weight loss options since 1998 and was among the first facilities in the nation to perform the procedure laparoscopically.Weight loss surgery is a serious procedure and Baylor offers patients the confidence of being cared for in a nationally recognized medical center by physicians on the medical staff of Baylor, along with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, psychologists and program and insurance coordinators. These professionals work together to offer each patient more than just a surgical option to weight issues- they offer support and guidance before, during and after the procedure to help you adapt and begin living a new, healthier life.
Patients choosing to have their weight loss surgery performed at Baylor also have the resources and experience of Baylor on their side including access to the many specialized programs within the Baylor system for patients who need additional support for diabetes, nutrition and exercise issues.